G-3 salary in Bissau — at a glance
Locally recruited General Service (GS), paid on the local scale in CFA — no post adjustment or hardship allowance. Internationally recruited? See the P/D estimate.
Net base salary range, before pension and insurance deductions.
G-3 salary scale — by step
Published General Service scale for Bissau (effective 1 Feb 2025). Per year, in CFA.
| Step | Gross | Net | Staff assessment | Est. take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | CFA 12,274,000 | CFA 9,942,000 | CFA 2,332,000 | CFA 8,723,804 |
| Step 2 | CFA 12,804,000 | CFA 10,351,000 | CFA 2,453,000 | CFA 9,082,684 |
| Step 3 | CFA 13,335,000 | CFA 10,760,000 | CFA 2,575,000 | CFA 9,441,564 |
| Step 4 | CFA 13,866,000 | CFA 11,169,000 | CFA 2,697,000 | CFA 9,800,444 |
| Step 5 | CFA 14,397,000 | CFA 11,578,000 | CFA 2,819,000 | CFA 10,159,324 |
| Step 6 | CFA 14,929,000 | CFA 11,987,000 | CFA 2,942,000 | CFA 10,518,204 |
| Step 7 | CFA 15,460,000 | CFA 12,396,000 | CFA 3,064,000 | CFA 10,877,084 |
| Step 8 | CFA 15,991,000 | CFA 12,805,000 | CFA 3,186,000 | CFA 11,235,964 |
| Step 9 | CFA 16,522,000 | CFA 13,214,000 | CFA 3,308,000 | CFA 11,594,844 |
| Step 10 | CFA 17,053,000 | CFA 13,623,000 | CFA 3,430,000 | CFA 11,953,724 |
| Step 11 | CFA 17,584,000 | CFA 14,032,000 | CFA 3,552,000 | CFA 12,312,683 |
Est. take-home deducts a 7.9% UNJSPF pension and an indicative 2.5% medical premium. Indicative — the estimator below computes single/dependency rates and your exact deductions.
An estimate for a UN post at Bissau, Guinea-Bissau — for internationally recruited staff (Professional P / D, in US dollars) or locally recruited staff (General Service / National Officer, local scale).
* Health insurance is indicative only — real premiums vary by organization, plan (medical and dental are billed separately) and coverage option. The ~2.5% shown is a placeholder, not a quote.
Indicative estimate — excludes rental subsidy, education grant and settling-in. Professional (P/D) pay is in US dollars; GS/NO on the local scale in local currency. For information only — not official advice.
Other local (GS/NO) grades in Bissau
Same duty station, different grade — see the full scale for each.
UN jobs in Bissau (12 open)
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Frequently asked
What is the G-3 salary at the UN in Bissau?
A General Service G-3 at the UN in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau earns a net base salary from about CFA 9,942,000 (step 1) to CFA 14,032,000 (top step) per year, per the local salary scale effective 1 Feb 2025. Gross salary is higher; staff assessment and pension are deducted.
How is take-home pay calculated for a G-3 in Bissau?
Take-home starts from the G-3 net salary, minus a 7.9% UNJSPF pension contribution and staff medical insurance, plus danger pay where the duty station is designated. Post adjustment and hardship allowances do not apply to locally recruited GS/NO staff.
What is the cost of living in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau?
Everyday prices in Guinea-Bissau are roughly 34% of United States levels (World Bank price level index, US = 100). For internationally recruited (P/D) staff, our Real UN Purchasing Power estimate for Bissau is 126/100 (New York = 100) — net pay (base + post adjustment) stretches about 26% further here than in New York.
See the Real UN Purchasing Power for Bissau